Buffalo is our home, and we hold it dearly in our hearts. We know our community is hurting and that now is not the time for our usual playful tone or to move on with business as usual. 

We condemn the heinous act of racism that happened in our community and all acts of racism. We stand firm in our commitment to building an inclusive community that welcomes and provides opportunities for all regardless of their race, religion, sex, ability, or any other factor.

We remain committed to being anti-racist. And will use our platform to speak out against it and take the actions necessary to generate and engage in inclusive conversations. Including sharing tools, resources and opportunities that help our community grow together in understanding and love. 

Thanks!

Resources for parents to raise anti-racist children:

Articles to read:

Podcasts to subscribe to:

Books to read:

Films and TV series to watch:

  • 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix
  • American Son (Kenny Leon) — Netflix
  • Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rent
  • Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rent
  • Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix
  • Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rent
  • I Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on Kanopy
  • If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — Hulu
  • Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent
  • King In The Wilderness  — HBO
  • See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — Netflix
  • Selma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rent
  • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rent
  • The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with Cinemax
  • When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix

Organiztions to follow on social media:

More anti-racism resources to check out: